Ruth: Your father left us nothing but a legacy of bad debts hidden by a good name. That name is the only card we have to play. I don’t understand you. It is a fine match with Hockley. It will ensure our survival.
Rose: How can you put this on me? Why are you being so selfish?
Ruth: I’m being selfish? Do you want to see me working as a seamstress? Is that what you want? To see our fine things sold at auction? Our memories scattered?
Rose: It’s so unfair.
Ruth: Of course it’s unfair. We’re women. Our choices are never easy.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from the movie ‘Titanic’. The movie came out in 1997 and has since been re-released a few times when new technology would come out (3D, 4K). Titanic (1997) was produced by Paramount Pictures & 20th Century Fox.
- Movie: Titanic (1997)
- Production: Paramount Pictures (& 20th Century Fox)
Why we collected this quote
We collected this because it’s a key line about the difficult role of women in high society. It shows Ruth’s desperate side.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Ruth explains to Rose that they are actually broke and their “good name” is all they have left. She tells Rose that marrying Cal is the only way for them to survive and avoid being “seamstresses.” She argues that “unfairness” is just part of being a woman, forcing Rose to sacrifice her happiness for their status.
